Events

Registration is now closed. Please contact Aline Racic for any questions. Building off the themes from our May Participatory Grantmaking program and our 2023 Annual Conference, we invite you to this discussion about taking the next steps towards community-centered grantmaking. Through peer discussions, attendees will examine their own grantmaking practices and consider what concrete actions … Continue reading The Journey Towards Equitable Grantmaking: Lunch and Conversation

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive, multiracial democracy, there is much to gain from sharing and exploring our parallel and interwoven fights for liberation and civil rights in this country. Event Schedule: 1:00 PM: Registration 1:15 PM: Self-guided JANM Gallery Exploration with Museum Facilitators 2:30 PM: Program at the Democracy Center 5:00 … Continue reading Shared Pathways to Heal, Repair, and Liberate

Data has become a powerful tool for positive change, and philanthropic organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to leverage information to build stronger relationships with their grantees and streamline reporting processes. Join us for an insightful and interactive learning session designed for funders eager to enhance their impact through strategic data utilization.  During the program, … Continue reading Equitable Grantmaking Series: Data-Driven Philanthropy Workshop

This meeting of the Climate Funders' Collaborative will be in person to explore opportunities for alignment and collaboration in support of equitable implementation of public funding for sustainable communities. If you are affiliated with a funding institution that funds in the Baja, Imperial and/or San Diego Region, and would like more information about this meeting, … Continue reading Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region)

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join us for this virtual conversation about the arts funding landscape in San Diego. We will discuss the major players in the region, where most funding … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Working Group

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 1: Grantee Reporting

Series Description Since 2020, many funders have embraced new ways of interacting with their nonprofit partners and grappled with how to shift the grantmaking power imbalance. Reporting is no exception. Funders have started to deeply consider grantee partners' work when reporting on their efforts in relationship with the grant dollars they receive. This includes considering … Continue reading Accelerating Impact with Grantee Reporting: People, Process, Tools | Session 2

Registration for this event is now closed. n this interactive, two-part series, we will dive into the intricate power dynamics inherent in the funder-grantee relationship, aiming to foster understanding, empathy, and collaboration. The program is designed for funders who are interested in acknowledging historical imbalances and working collaboratively towards a more equitable future. This is … Continue reading Funder-Grantee Relationship Series: Examining Power Dynamics

We are excited to reintroduce Catalyst’s corporate philanthropy programming series! These corporate-only spaces will provide a space to facilitate learning, share best practices, and foster connections among CSR professionals in our region. Throughout this series, we will dive into key topics that impact corporate philanthropy, creating space to share insights about your program’s initiative and … Continue reading Corporate Philanthropy Cohort

This is a meeting of the Binational Migration Funders, a collaboration facilitated by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Join us to discuss the current situation of border immigration in San Diego and Imperial County. We will discuss priorities and options for the role philanthropy can play in ensuring dignity and safety for asylum … Continue reading Binational Migration Funders Meeting

We are excited to launch Catalyst’s first-ever family philanthropy cohort. This cohort is for those who engage in philanthropy as individuals, through family foundations, or through donor-advised funds and want to maximize their impact with their giving. Family philanthropy offers a unique opportunity to create social change by being bold, taking risks, and being responsive … Continue reading Empowering Family Philanthropy for Meaningful Impact

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. Join our next session featuring guest speaker Laura Callanan, Founding Partner of Upstart Co-Lab, who will lead a discussion on disrupting how creativity is funded by … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative